Towing heavy? The Shocker HD 20K Air Hitch delivers 20,000 lb capacity with smooth air ride technology. Built for gooseneck-weight loads on a bumper hitch. Choose your ball mount.
Your trailer often weighs more than most hitches can handle. Heavy loads make the road bumps even worse.
The Problem:
Heavy trailers punish your truck. Every bump amplifies. Every pothole rattles your teeth. Standard 10K or 14K hitches aren’t rated for your load, and they don’t do anything to smooth the ride.
The Solution:
The Shocker HD Air Hitch is built for serious weight. 20,000 lb capacity handles your heaviest bumper-pull loads while the heavy-duty air suspension absorbs the abuse. Too big and tow smooth.
Key Benefits:
20K Capacity: Handle your heaviest bumper-pull trailers
HD Air System: Heavy-duty air bag rated for bigger loads
Smooth Heavy Towing: The heavier the load, the more you’ll appreciate air ride
Dual Bump Cushions: Additional protection when maxed out
Shocker Air Bumper Hitch Installation Instructions
The Shocker Air Bag Hitch ball mount is easy to install. It comes complete with easy-to-understand instructions along with everything you need. You can download the installation instructions or view the video below and learn How much PSI for my Shocker Air Bumper Hitch?
Shocker Air Installation: First you must compress the air bag. Do this by depressing the air valve and pushing down on air bag. Once the bag has been compressed, you can install the unit into the receiver tube. Next, install the hitch pin.
To Set Air: Hook up a trailer using a properly selected ball adaptor and height adjustment in order to a level trailer when loaded. Next, inflate the air bag. As air pressure increases, the unit will rotate lifting the hitch point. Install enough air to lightly compress top bushing or until bump stop clearance is approximately 1/8″.
Shocker Air Bumper Hitch Air Pressure Setting Video
Safety Notice:Towing capacity is limited by lowest rated component..
Installation Issues
We want you to have the best possible towing experience with your product and proper installation is important. If you need help, we are here for you. Just give us a call at 587-897-4625 or use our contact us form. You can also look up the items product page on our website and view the installation tab. Most products on our website have a set-up guide and installation video.
How much air do I put in the Shocker Air Bumper Mount Receiver Hitch?
With your trailer hooked up to the tow vehicle, and loads positioned for transport, air up shocker until main frame rotates and lightly compresses top bushing (about 1/8″ of squeeze or pinch in the bushing). See our quick How To Set PSI in Shocker Bumper Hitch Video.
Will the Shocker Air Bumper Hitch work with Equalizer or Weight-Distribution? If you are just use sway bars that hook to a mini ball, then yes, if you order the combo sway control ball mount attachment. If you have a equalizer or weight distribution hitch then it will not. However, check out our Air Equalizer for weight distribution hitches. Note: If your pickup suspension can handle the weight of your trailer and doesn’t “squat” when you hook up your trailer to pickup, then you really don’t need a weight distribution hitch. A load leveling weight distribution hitch, distributes the weight between the pickup and trailer and is generally used if your pickup can’t handle the static trailer tongue weight load.
How long will it hold air? This is a sealed system that will hold air for weeks or months. If you haul the same trailer with the same load weight, it should be good for quite some time.
How long will the airbag last? Our airbags are an industrial bag and will last for years and years. They are similar to truck airbags but have been beefed up internally for our towing applications.
How strong is the center pivot bolt? The main pivot bolt with grease zerk, or center pivot bolt, used on the shocker air bumper hitch, is a custom made 1 inch diameter 1045 medium carbon steel bolt. Strategically heat treated to prevent wear and includes a machined grease passage for easy lubrication and maintenance. It should be noted that the yield strength of the 1″ pivot bolt exceeds the two 5/8″ bolts used to hold the typical ball coupler or receiver hitch.
How do I know the Shocker Air receiver hitch will fit my truck?
We have made sure that the receiver air shocker will fit into most Ford, Chevy, GMC Dodge, Toyota, Nissan & Honda Pickups, Vans & SUV’s (SUV’s were the receiver is under the bumper). There are some clearance issues with the Chevy Envoy, Ford Explorer, some imports and service body vehicles where the body extends below the receiver tube or the receiver tube is inside the bumper. The Shocker Air receiver hitch is available in a 2″, 2 1/2″ & 3″ shank.
How far below my pickup does the receiver air shocker hang? Five inches below bottom of receiver tube.
How often do I grease it? The grease does not just lube the pivot; it also keeps water and dirt out. You cannot over grease it, once every few months should do it.
How does the Air hitch work? The Receiver air shocker is like a teeter totter. One end is an air bag, a pivot in the middle, and a ball at the other end. This gives a “pillow” effect at the ball end.
Should I tighten up the top jam nut on the receiver shocker? No. The air shocker needs at least one half inch of play to work properly.
How long do the bump cushions last? This depends on if the hitch is left on the truck year round or not. If they bump cushions become mushy, you should replace them. Typical life expectancy is 5-7 years.
How much does an Shocker Air bag receiver hitch weigh? The Receiver Air Shocker weighs 50-55 pounds
On the clevis hitch, how big is the opening? So what is the thickest hitch that will fit in the opening?
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QOn the clevis hitch, how big is the opening? So what is the thickest hitch that will fit in the o......
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The Clevis Pin Ball Mount has a 3-1/4" opening, please take a look at the diagram linked here.
I have a dump trailer that varies in weight as I receive or dump loads. Would I need to adjust the airbag pressure every time I load and unload?
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QI have a dump trailer that varies in weight as I receive or dump loads. Would I need to adjust th......
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Our air hitches are dependent on the weight of your trailer, so it is recommended that you check your hitch air settings for proper usage to get the full benefit of the air ride
Where do I buy from in Saskatchewan Canada?
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Our closes dealer to you would be in Moose Jaw at Top Gun Trailer Sales. You can check out all of our dealers on our dealer locator here. https://shockerhitches.ca/dealers/
I have aftermarket air bags on my 2019 RAM 2500. Trailer Tongue weight is 900 lbs. Is it possible not to use sway bars if I use your Shocker hitch and the truck air bags? The truck does sag some currently without the stabilizer bars...
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QI have aftermarket air bags on my 2019 RAM 2500. Trailer Tongue weight is 900 lbs. Is it possible......
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It's possible you would be able to use our air hitch without sway control, however depending on how much your truck is sagging, you may still need to utilize a weight distribution hitch.
What is the distance from center of hitch pin hole too clear rear bumper. I have an after market bumper that sticks out a little from hitch
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When measured from the furthest pin hole to the red frame, there is 5" of clearance.
I have a 2in shockerhitch and now got a new pickup with a 3inch receiver is there any way to change the receiver shaft on my old hitch
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QI have a 2in shockerhitch and now got a new pickup with a 3inch receiver is there any way to chan......
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AWe do have replacement shanks, but the frames are different from the 2" to the 2.5" receiver, so your 2" receiver hitch would not work with your new pickup.
This 20K Air hitch is great, I trailer 14 ft containers that are 13yrd container. This hitch gives a great ride. The truck and trailer ride is way smoother then other hitches. Shocker air ride hitch is the way to go.
– Patrick Mitchell
Rated 5 out of 5
Crazy fast shipping and order arrived exactly as ordered. Live chat is also crazy fast with answers and follow up. This is an unbelievable product and extremely well built, just large for a half ton pickup, so I returned for a quick refund less freight. Should have ordered the aluminum version, but according to Curt is the same large size. I defiantly would consider a more compact version if ever available. May have to be this size for the action to work properly and be as effective, just a guess. Would be fine for a 3/4 ton or larger vehicle, as I intended to leave on all the time pulling multiple trailers in one day. Expensive, but worth the money for the cushy ride, why shake your tow vehicle or contents of your trailer to pieces when it can float on air. Also travels forward a back, besides up and down. If they ever produce a slightly smaller aluminum version, I would defiantly consider re- purchasing. Will work on a half ton, but looks crazy big and gets low to the ground with a load. Top of the line product and company to do business with. Highly recommend.
– REX CLY
Rated 5 out of 5
Love this Air Receiver Hitch. It provides the best bumper mount towing experience. Practically eliminates buck and chuck. I have towed trailer from 8k to 16k and wouldn’t use any other hitch. Ever
– Scott Miskimens
Rated 5 out of 5
This hitch has been everything I hoped it would be. I tow different trailers on a daily basis. 7×14′ dump, 20′ enclosed, 22′ equipment and 16′ flatbed. It’s great to be able to change ball sized, ride height and the air pressure within a minute or so between trailers.
Love it! Makes the ride so much smoother.
This 20K Air hitch is great, I trailer 14 ft containers that are 13yrd container. This hitch gives a great ride. The truck and trailer ride is way smoother then other hitches. Shocker air ride hitch is the way to go.
Crazy fast shipping and order arrived exactly as ordered. Live chat is also crazy fast with answers and follow up. This is an unbelievable product and extremely well built, just large for a half ton pickup, so I returned for a quick refund less freight. Should have ordered the aluminum version, but according to Curt is the same large size. I defiantly would consider a more compact version if ever available. May have to be this size for the action to work properly and be as effective, just a guess. Would be fine for a 3/4 ton or larger vehicle, as I intended to leave on all the time pulling multiple trailers in one day. Expensive, but worth the money for the cushy ride, why shake your tow vehicle or contents of your trailer to pieces when it can float on air. Also travels forward a back, besides up and down. If they ever produce a slightly smaller aluminum version, I would defiantly consider re- purchasing. Will work on a half ton, but looks crazy big and gets low to the ground with a load. Top of the line product and company to do business with. Highly recommend.
Love this Air Receiver Hitch. It provides the best bumper mount towing experience. Practically eliminates buck and chuck. I have towed trailer from 8k to 16k and wouldn’t use any other hitch. Ever
This hitch has been everything I hoped it would be. I tow different trailers on a daily basis. 7×14′ dump, 20′ enclosed, 22′ equipment and 16′ flatbed. It’s great to be able to change ball sized, ride height and the air pressure within a minute or so between trailers.